GRE Word List
SINECURE
an office or position that requires little or no work and that usually provides an income
The meaning of the word sinecure is an office or position that requires little or no work and that usually provides an income.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| figurative | representing by a figure or resemblance : emblematic |
| malevolent | having, showing, or arising from intense often vicious ill will, spite, or hatred |
| scintillate | to emit sparks : spark |
| holocaust | a sacrifice (see sacrifice |
| ubiquitous | existing or being everywhere at the same time : constantly encountered : widespread |
| conglomeration | the act of conglomerating : the state of being conglomerated |
| incinerate | to cause to burn to ashes |
| exchequer | a department or office of state in medieval England charged with the collection and management of the royal revenue and judicial determination of all revenue causes |
| renegade | a deserter from one faith, cause, or allegiance to another |
| taint | to contaminate morally : corrupt |